NHL Player News

Shea is stuck in Buffalo due to an immigration problem but is expected to arrive in Toronto in time for Monday's matchup, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Shea has played in four straight games for the Penguins in which he recorded one goal on two shots, three hits and three blocked shots while averaging 14:17 of ice time per contest. If Shea isn't able to get to the arena in time, it would likely mean a return to the lineup for John Ludvig, who hasn't played since March 30 versus the Blue Jackets due to an illness.

Solovyov was recalled from AHL Calgary on Monday.

Solovyov has two assists, five shots on goal, nine blocked shots and eight hits in six NHL outings this season. He also has five goals and 14 points in 50 AHL contests during the 2023-24 campaign. Solovyov could play Tuesday versus the Sharks because of injuries to blueliners Oliver Kylington (arm) and Joel Hanley (undisclosed).

Edmundson (undisclosed) will not be available against Pittsburgh or New Jersey on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Edmundson is still reportedly in contention to return versus the Devils on Thursday, though he hasn't been officially cleared to return. Once given the all-clear, Edmundson should reclaim a spot on the blue line, potentially at the expense of Simon Benoit, though it's possible the Maple Leafs could use the added depth to rest veterans before the playoffs.

Kaiser was loaned to AHL Rockford on Monday, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Kaiser has seven assists, 18 shots on goal, 46 blocked shots and 22 hits in 32 NHL appearances this season. His demotion could bode well for the availability of Connor Murphy (groin) ahead of Wednesday's matchup against St. Louis.

Thrun scored a power-play goal and one assist in a 5-2 loss to Arizona on Sunday.

Thrun snapped his 10-game goal drought with a power-play marker in the first period to even the score at 1-1. After going nine games without a point, he has earned one goal and two helpers in his past two outings. Thrun has provided nine points, 46 shots on goal and 61 blocked shots through 46 games this season.

Durzi notched an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

Durzi had gone three games without a point entering Sunday. The 25-year-old defenseman remains in a top-four role with significant power-play usage, though his offense hasn't been particularly steady in recent weeks. For the season, he's at 37 points (15 on the power play), 130 shots on net, 152 blocked shots, 63 PIM and an even plus-minus rating, production right in line with what he showed over his first two NHL campaigns.

Toews produced an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Stars.

Toews has been steady with a goal and six assists over his last eight appearances. The 30-year-old defenseman is up to 47 points, 154 shots on net, 107 blocked shots, 73 hits and a plus-24 rating over 78 appearances. He continues to play on the top pairing and second power-play unit, which helps him to stay involved on offense, but he'll still need a hot finish to reach the 50-point mark for a third straight campaign.

Makar notched a power-play assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Stars.

Makar has a helper in three straight games and six points over his last five outings. The defenseman helped out on an Artturi Lehkonen tally in the second period of this one. Makar is up to 19 goals, 65 assists, 220 shots on net, 136 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating through 73 contests. He needs just two more points to match his career high of 86 from 2021-22.

Walker scored a goal on three shots, blocked three shots, added two hits and logged four PIM in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Stars.

Walker flung a puck from the point and scored just 1:59 into the game. The defenseman has four goals and two assists over 14 contests since he was traded from the Flyers to the Avalanche. He's been a good fit in a bottom-four role, and it hasn't ruined his scoring pace despite losing an average of 2:15 of ice time per game with his new team. Walker is at 28 points, 144 shots on net, 108 hits, 117 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 77 appearances this season.

Tanev notched an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Avalanche.

Tanev has helpers in back-to-back contests while adding seven blocks in that span. The 34-year-old defenseman is up to 18 points, 52 shots on net, 199 blocks, 39 hits and a plus-21 rating over 71 appearances between the Stars and the Flames this season. Tanev should continue to see heavy defensive usage in a top-four role.